poised

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action

- a gull in poised flight

- George's poised hammer

Similar word(s): balanced

2. possessing poise, having self-confidence.

- perfectly poised and sure of himself

Similar word(s): composed, collected, equanimous

Sentences with poised as an adjective:

- He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of poise